Raspberry Mascarpone Cupcake

I'll admit I had never even heard of Mascarpone cheese before trying this recipe - I've been missing out! Mascarpone is an Italian triple cream cheese made from creme fraiche. It is incredible. I whipped up these cupcakes for a local youth group a few weeks ago and it was a huge success.

Cupcake:

Prepare a white or yellow cake mix with directions on box. After mixing, add 1 tsp. of vanilla and 1 tsp. of almond extract. Then add a little lemon juice. Bake as directed.

Frosting:

1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 tub of mascarpone cheese (use at room temp)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup of powdered sugar (more or less until desired taste)
1-2 cartons of fresh raspberries (save a few to garnish on the top if desired)

Directions: Whip the whipping cream and the softened cream cheese together and slowy mix in the powdered sugar. It will be done when the whipped cream stands in peaks. (If it is lumpy your cream cheese was too cold.) Add red food coloring to make the desired pink color. Fold in raspberries.

Recipe here.

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